Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:52:44 GMT <![CDATA[pandltranslations.com]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:52:44 GMT Two drugstore chains have reached an agreement with the New York Attorney General's Office to translate prescription drug instructions into six languages.  The pharmacies will provide information in languages spoken by more than 1% of New York state residents: Chinese, French, Italian,Polish, Russian and Spanish. 

 

Do other states have similar requirements in effect?  Should translating prescription and OTC drug instructions be a federal requirement?

 

http://tinyurl.com/56stv8

]]> <![CDATA[Two Pharmacy Chains to Translate Drug Instructions in New York]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:41:48 GMT Nashville, TN - P & L Translations is now certified as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) in the state of Tennessee by the Governor's Office of Diversity Business Enterprise.  The Office works to ensure that minority, women-owned and small businesses have equal opportunities to participate in the state's procurement process and contract awards.

 

P & L Translations is listed on the Office of Diversity's website (www.tennessee.gov/businessopp/regdivcomp.html). Of the 1200+ certified companies, there are only six Tennessee-based translations companies.  The list of Certified Diversity Companies is accessible to government agencies and private firms who want to do business with diversity companies.

 

"We're excited to be included in the select group of Women Business Enterprises recognized by the Governor's Office," said Janine Libbey, a partner at P & L Translations, "and we look forward to partnering with other certified diversity companies".

 

P & L Translations, located in Nashville, Tennessee, helps government agencies, businesses and non-profits improve communications with foreign clients and non-English speaking customers.  Call 615.460.9119 for more information on how translations can be part of your organization's growth strategy.

]]> <![CDATA[P & L Translations Awarded Women Business Enterprise Certification]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:17:42 GMT 13. Translation pricing is per word.  That's the industry standard and that's why tips #8 and #12 are included in this list.

 

Bonus tip:

 

Ask questions. We're here to make your job easier.  If you are unsure of something or if you have any questions about some of the material to be translated, we can help.  Just ask.

]]> <![CDATA[Translations - Tip #13]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:07:04 GMT 12. Send only what needs to be translated.  If the notes on your presentation are for internal use only and don't need to be translated, delete them from the file before submitting it to your translations company.

 

 

]]> <![CDATA[Translations - Tip #12 to Stay on Budget]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:21:31 GMT 11. Plan ahead.  If it took you a month to write it, it may take the translator almost as long.  Look at your schedule of international trips and trade shows for next year and pick up the phone.

 

To receive the entire list of  translation tips to help you stay on budget, send us an email: info@pandltranslations.com

]]> <![CDATA[Translations - Tip #11]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:04:12 GMT 10. Be specific.  The more information you provide at the beginning will pay off with a more targeted translation.  Useful information includes:

 

  • where the translation will be used
  • who the audience is (consumers, B2B, engineers, etc.)
  • graphics or tables that need to be translated
  • what format you need the translation in (Word, Powerpoint, etc.)

 

Sending a sample of the text when you request a quote is always a good idea.

]]> <![CDATA[Translations - Tip #10 to Stay on Budget]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:24:55 GMT 9. Check your spelling and grammar before submitting materials for translation.

If your document says "weed" where you meant to write "seed", the same mistake will probably be in the translation.

 

For the complete list of things you should do to stay on budget with your translations projects, email us at info@pandltranslations.com and we'll send it to you.

]]> <![CDATA[Translations - Tip #9]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:17:06 GMT 8. Make sure that the original document is finalized and will not need any more editing.  If you make changes to the original after you have submitted it for translation, you will be paying for extra, unnecessary work.

 

If you would like to receive the complete list, email us at info@pandltranslations.com and we'll send it to you.

]]> <![CDATA[Translations - Tip #8]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:08:14 GMT 7. Check your dates.  Formats vary from country to country so spell out the month to avoid confusion.  8/9 is August 9th in the U.S., but it is September 8th in many countries.

]]> <![CDATA[Translations - Tip #7]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:56:25 GMT 6. Measurements in inches, feet and quarts need to be converted to the metric system.

If the translation is going to be used outside the United States, make it user-friendly.  Even the British stopped using English measurements.

]]> <![CDATA[Translations - Tip #6]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:08:36 GMT